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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.76, 1,561.48 and 689.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.76, 1,561.48 and 689.55 is: 951.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.76 : 1,561.48 = 689.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.76/1,561.48 = 689.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.76x = 1,561.48 × 689.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.76x = 1,076,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,718.53/1,131.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.37

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